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03-05-2015 12:10 PM |
The oil level in the FA20 is above the lower pan, so I don't see the point in this Moroso baffle.
I'm not sure it would be worth installing since the pan is adhered to the block and won't come off without prying it and inevitably bending it and have to flatten it back. I chatted with @ Reaper about this and after agreeing that the factory baffle is sufficient and I don't see much benefit to the extra baffling since the oil level is already above the top of the pan in the FA20. I also haven't heard of anyone having issues with the pan itself not holding oil in it.
We agreed that I should instead be considering an oil accumulator (Accusump) to keep pressure and lubrication under high lateral loads before bothering with a baffle for the pan. Right now with 245 street tires I don't think it's an issue that needs to be immediately addressed. Should I go wider and stickier then maybe I will look into it more seriously.
More reasons baffling the lower pan seems to be moot... from another related thread:
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Originally Posted by PERRIN_Jeff
(Post 247690)
the good thing is this new engine is constructed like the older H6 engines where the lower half of the engine has a built in baffle. And it looks more baffled that those older engines.
http://blog.perrinperformance.com/wp...e1-550x330.jpg
That flat baffles goes right in the middle. Very nice!
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Originally Posted by Element Tuning
(Post 247745)
In the end its really about how fast around the track you plan on going. We'll be working on a dry sump like we did for our time attack sti. No amount of oil pan baffling will help when all the oil is trapped in the heads due to extreme grip. This is one major downside to the boxer motor.
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@ CSG Mike doesnt run a baffle on their supercharged shop car that's at the track almost every weekend. |
